23: The best music of 2024 so far

This week, Henry Bruce-Jones joins us to run down the best music
of 2024 so far.


With the caveat that we didn't think it was worth revisiting the
albums we've already discussed (and Brat summer's over anyway,
babes), we start with the gaseous moods of Naemi, Bianca Scout
and Chanel Beads. Are we in the midst of a brave new wave of
shoegaze, or has the NTS early morning schedule pumped one too
many Cocteau Twins songs into the water supply?


We compare and contrast Erika de Casier and Clara La San’s
throwback R&B styles, and dive into some of the year’s most
interesting hip-hop records with both feet: They Hate Change,
Jawnino, and Cooper B. Handy & Surf Gang.


In club corner we celebrate recent releases by Facta, Parris,
Emma dj, Verraco, Less-O, Jabes, SOPHIE and Actress (his best
album in years?). We get into the various sides of Mica Levi and
Henry goes deep on recent efforts by Nudo, Hafeez and NMNL.


Finally, we close on some of our most bonkers Bandcamp
discoveries of the year. Unfamiliar with Lust$ickPuppy, FIN and
Phil Geraldi? No matter – these are the sort of discoveries
that, in Chal’s words, are a reminder that we love music. Jaded
insiders? Us? Never!


If you like what we’re doing on No Tags then please like, rate,
review or subscribe on your podcast app of choice, and if you
really like what we’re doing, consider supporting us via our paid
tier. It’s only £5 a month, and seriously helps us keep doing
what we’re doing. Enjoy!


Get full access to No Tags at notagspodcast.substack.com/subscribe